IndiKosh - All about India

India, with population of about 121 crore is the World's 2nd most populous country. Total
geographical area of India country is about 32.9 lakh km2. Population density of the
country is 368 persons per km2. There are 36 states in the country, among them Uttar Pradesh is the
most populous state with population of about 20 crore and Lakshadweep
is the least populous state with population of about 64 thousand. Rajasthan is the biggest state
in the country with an area of about 3.4 lakh km2 and Lakshadweep is the
smallest with 30 km2.

Religion wise distribution of population

Hindus contribute 80% of the total population and are the largest religious community in the
country followed by Muslims which contribute 14% of the total population and Christians are the
third largest religious community here with 2% population all other religious communities
contribute 4% of the total population. Female Sex ratio per 1000 male in Hindus are 939 in
Muslims are 951 and in Christians are 1023